PASS BUILD BACK BETTER ASAP

Daily Action
Written By Dick Thompson

The newest BBB iteration will make historic investments in working families, our communities, and in combating the climate disaster.

QUICK READ: Despite uniform GOP obstruction, Democrats have devised pro-family, politically popular legislation. Now they must pass Build Back Better as soon as possible to show Americans Democrats deliver on their promises.

TAKE ACTION NOW:

BACKGROUND

On Thursday, President Biden assured House Democrats his newest iteration of Build Back Better (BBB) would be supported by all Senate Democrats.

This legislation will make historic investments in working families, our communities, and our country

·      reducing poverty, particularly among children

·      expanding affordable health coverage

·      reducing housing instability and homelessness

·      helping children get a good start

·      improving access to higher education

·      expanding home care for aging and people with disabilities

·      mitigating climate disasters

·      helping some undocumented immigrants become permanent residents 

It’s fully funded by taxing the wealthy and corporations and collecting taxes they actually owe.

Despite uniform GOP obstruction, Democrats have devised pro-family, politically popular legislation that would be the greatest investment in working people in generations 

While including prescription drug negotiation, some paid family leave, and taxing billionaires’ assets would improve BBB, as written, the bill is just a down payment on the future

Requiring a Senate vote on BBB before the House passes either it or the bi-partisan infrastructure bill is imperative, given Sen. Manchin’s refusal yesterday to back it without a detailed analysis of its impacts.

Our MoCs must stand firm and push for immediate passage of this transformative package. 

ACTION One: Call the Senate.

Script for Oregon Senators

SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753

My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Americans want and need the extremely popular programs contained in Build Back Better, and they’re frustrated by the Democrats’ seeming inability to deliver on promises made during the 2020 campaign. I am counting on you to do everything in your power to make your colleagues understand this reality and to get the most inclusive bill passed as soon as possible.

SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Americans want and need the extremely popular programs contained in Build Back Better, and they’re frustrated by the Democrats’ seeming inability to deliver on promises made during the 2020 campaign. Thank you for creatively finding ways to raise revenue from the wealthy and corporations, including the billionaires’ tax and prescription drug negotiation. Even if you can’t get them included, I am counting on you to do everything in your power to make your colleagues understand the need for passage of the most inclusive bill possible immediately.

Script for Republican Senators

D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].

Americans want and need the extremely popular programs contained in Build Back Better. Your party needs to stop obstructing. You ignore your constituents at your peril.

ACTION TWO: Call the House.

Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)

Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Thank you for trying to improve the programs included in the extremely popular Build Back Better Act and for standing firm on the need for Senate passage before you will consider the smaller physical infrastructure bill. Given Senator Manchin’s recent demand for a “pause,” your position makes total sense. Please continue working to pass the most inclusive BBB bill as quickly as possible and let Americans know what is in this transformative legislation.

Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)

Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

It's past time to hold Big Oil to account. I call upon you to support Americans want and need the extremely popular programs contained in Build Back Better. You ignore your constituents at your peril.

Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)

Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Thank you for trying to improve the programs included in the extremely popular Build Back Better Act and for standing firm on the need for Senate passage before you will consider the smaller physical infrastructure bill. Given Senator Manchin’s recent demand for a “pause,” your position makes total sense. Please continue working to pass the most inclusive BBB bill as quickly as possible and let Americans know what is in this transformative legislation.

Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)

Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Thank you for trying to improve the programs included in the extremely popular Build Back Better Act and for standing firm on the need for Senate passage before you will consider the smaller physical infrastructure bill. Given Senator Manchin’s recent demand for a “pause,” your position makes total sense. Please continue working to pass the most inclusive BBB bill as quickly as possible and let Americans know what is in this transformative legislation.

Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)

Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Americans want and need the extremely popular programs contained in Build Back Better. You ignore your constituents at your peril.

Action 3:

Other opportunities for action include:

  • WRITE LETTERS AND POSTCARDS IN GOOD COMPANY, 

         FRIDAY, OCT. 29, 4:00pm: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/274619/

  • Contact Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum and urge her to join other states and cities in filing a lawsuit against Big Oil for the harm it has caused to Oregonians.

    503-373-7300; Ellen.f.rosenblum@doj.state.or.us

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